Syracuse man in hospital with broken jaw after assault

Syracuse, NY -- A Syracuse man is in serious condition after he was assaulted this afternoon, police said.

Duane Manning, 50, was found beaten outside of 713 Park Ave. at about 4:55 p.m. Wednesday, said Syracuse Police Sgt. Gary Bulinski. Manning provided police with a description of the suspect who was later arrested at the intersection of North Geddes Street and Erie Boulevard West.

George Swan Jr., 43, of 915 James St., was charged with assault in the second degree, which is a felony, police said. Swan was transported to the Onondaga County Justice Center and is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday in Syracuse City Criminal Court.

Manning was transported to Upstate University Hospital where he was being treated for a broken jaw. He is in serious, but stable, condition, said police.